:

Who we are

Plaksha is a 21st-century university focused on solving global challenges through transformative technology education. A unique collective philanthropy effort, our initiative is driven by a dedicated team committed to advancing technology education in India.

Role: Business Analyst, Institutional Advancement

We are looking for a sharp, research-driven analyst to strengthen how Plaksha conceptualises, articulates, and advances its institutional priorities with donors and partners. The role brings together proposal development, strategic research, and institutional insight-building to support high-value philanthropic engagement.

The Business Analyst will work closely with university leadership, faculty, and the Institutional Advancement team to turn complex academic and institutional inputs into clear, credible, and compelling external narratives, and to generate structured insights that inform donor strategy.

Location: Gurugram

Fundraising Proposals & Donor Collateral

- Develop donor-ready proposals, concept notes, pitch decks, and briefing documents
- Customise materials for CSR partners, foundations, HNIs, family offices, and global philanthropies
- Translate faculty and leadership inputs into clear, compelling funding propositions

Donor Research & Strategic Insights

- Build structured donor intelligence briefs to support targeting and engagement strategy
- Track funding trends and opportunity areas across philanthropic and CSR landscapes

Institutional Narratives & Knowledge Building

- Develop collaterals on Plaksha’s schools, centres, and strategic initiatives
- Contribute to new fundraising products, gift frameworks, funding architectures, and impact propositions

Data, Tracking & Leadership Support

- Maintain trackers for proposals, pipelines, outreach, and outcomes




- Analyse past engagements to strengthen future proposals and positioning

Impact Reporting & Gift Management

- Support structured gift documentation and impact reporting
- Prepare donor update materials to strengthen stewardship, transparency, and long-term donor relationships.

Educational Qualifications

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Business Administration, Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Communications, or a related field.
- 4–5 years of relevant experience in institutional fundraising, consulting, think tanks, higher-education strategy, or impact organisations.
- Prior exposure to developing proposals, research outputs, or donor-facing materials is strongly preferred.

Skills Required

- Solid research skills and structured problem-solving ability, with the ability to translate ambiguity into clear frameworks and actionable recommendations.
- Strong writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex academic inputs into clear, credible, and compelling external narratives.
- Strong ownership and the ability to manage multiple parallel workstreams effectively.
- High standards for quality, accuracy, and turnaround time.
- Ability to work closely with senior leadership, faculty, and external partners with maturity and discretion.
- Mission-driven and institution-first mindset, with a commitment to creating long-term impact in education and a willingness to go beyond defined responsibilities.

What can Plaksha offer you?

- A mission-driven workplace with opportunities to collaborate with leading minds in academia and industry.
- A transparent work culture embodying our values C.R.E.A.T.E. (Curious, Rigorous, Enterprising, Authentic, Thankful, Exemplary), fostering personal growth.
- An inclusive environment that values diverse talent, promotes innovation, and supports the development of individuals from underrepresented groups.

📌 Assistant Manager-Business Analyst (Gurugram)
🏢 Plaksha University
📍 Gurugram